Forensic Scientist and Technician

J.S. Held LLC; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Forensic Scientist and Technician to analyze vehicle crash events and provide expert testimony. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and travel. Benefits include flexible work arrangements and comprehensive insurance.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Match

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• Requires ACTAR certification or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Ability to work remotely or travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams on engineering projects.
• Conduct unbiased field investigations and testing.
• Provide technical findings and analysis in layman's terms.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Mathematical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Multiple Associate's Degrees

Job description

Job Description

The position of Forensic Scientist and Technician requires training, knowledge and experience in medical treatment, anatomy, motor vehicle operational and safety systems, measurement systems, laser scanning systems, aerial drone operation, photography, videography, data processing, analysis, and forensic reconstruction of vehicle crash events. In collecting the evidence, the expert will use specialized software and hardware specific to each vehicle. This position requires the application of methods used in forensic documentation and failure analysis. Minimum education is a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education with multiple associate’s degrees. This position requires independent operation without direct supervision, client and peer interaction, travel, and self-direction. The position will include supervision of others.

• Assist project teams of engineers, scientists, and technicians on engineering projects.
• Review and analysis medical records and generate informative indexes of materials.
• Generate medical and technical exhibits.
• Conduct unbiased field investigations and testing of incidents and/or loss events.
• Investigate and analyze mechanical devices, products, designs, and other related items.
• Provide technical findings, analysis, and conclusions, either verbally or in writing, in a timely fashion and in laymen’s terms.
• Travel for client meetings, field work, marketing, and business development.
• Maintain communication with client and project team on status and scope of assigned projects.
• Maintain technical and professional knowledge related to the engineer’s practice area(s) through attending continuing education courses and workshops, attending industry/practice related seminars, reviewing relevant scientific and professional publications, and participating in professional organizations and societies.
• Continuously meet or exceed assigned performance metrics and goals.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• Minimum education is a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education with multiple associate’s degrees.
• ACTAR certification or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attitude to deliver results.
• Mathematically and technologically inclined with the ability to adapt to new environments or scenarios quickly.
• Willingness and ability to obtain additional licensure and certification.
• Ability to work remotely or while travelling to different job sites. (reliable cellular service, access to high-speed data, etc.)
• Must be able to travel to different regions in and outside of Florida. (have reliable transportation, etc.)
• Willingness and desire to work above and beyond the minimum performance and goal requirements.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Ability to travel as needed, depending on project assignments.
• Ability to maneuver in and around an accident site.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to drive to site locations.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the work site.

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include
J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed.
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefits.

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $80,000 - $105,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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EEO and Job Accommodations
We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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